Hyunjun Yang, a promising football talent hailing from the Republic of Korea, was born on the 25th of May, 2002. Now, at the ripe age of 22, he has carved a niche for himself as a formidable forward, particularly in his role as a right winger at Celtic FC. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall (1.79 metres) and weighing approximately 10 stones 12 lbs (69 kg), Yang's physical attributes indeed speaks of a sturdy athlete. He dons the number 13 jersey for Celtic, carrying forward a long-standing tradition of exceptional wingers who have previously graced the playfield in this iconic number.
The current speculation for Yang's market value is approximately €2.50m, which in British pounds amounts to around £2m, as reported by Transfermarkt. For reference purposes, Transfermarkt's profile on Yang is accessible here. Yang is bound to Celtic by a contract that extends 3 years and 2 months beyond today, the termination date being 31st may 2028.
Yang's footballing journey took a significant turn in January 2021 when he penned a contract with Gangwon FC in the K League 1, the top professional league in Korea. In his debut season in 2021, Yang seized the opportunity of taking the field as the first team player a total of nine times. In the following season of 2022, his increased involvement resulted in him making 36 appearances, netting the ball eight times. However, in 2023, his appearances were slightly tempered, in which he came on as the first team member 21 times, scoring just one goal.
A significant move in Yang's career trajectory happened in July 2023. Celtic FC, one of the giants of Scottish Premiership, acquired Yang's services for a deal amounting to approximately £2.2m. Celtic, due to its history and success, provided a bigger stage for Yang to display his talents. In the 2023-2024 season, Yang featured in 24 matches for Celtic, scoring one goal. His involvement continued to be significant in the current season of 2024-2025, with already 20 appearances under his belt and a decent tally of four goals to his name.
Yang's performances did not go unnoticed as he participated in multiple high-profile tournaments for Celtic. These included the Champions League 2023-2024 where he marked two starts and two appearances as a sub, followed by the League Cup 2024-2025 with two appearances as a sub. In the Scottish Cup 2024-2025, he managed to net one goal in his single start, along with one appearance as a substitute. Furthermore, in Champions League 2024-2025, Yang had one start and five appearances as a sub. Clearly, his contributions across these tournaments indicate his growing influence within the squad.
